WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce… vs Smart GST Calculator (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce…
600K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce… has a higher user rating (2/5 from 105 reviews) and leads in active installations (600K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce… has accumulated 48M+ total downloads while Smart GST Calculator has 301.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce… | Smart GST Calculator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 48M+ | ◄ | 301 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2025 | |
| Age | 9 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.7+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
WooCommerce Tax (formerly WooCommerce… Reviews
Excellent for beginner entrepreneurs in the US
Works great for most cases. It auto fetches and calculates the state (US) and an additional county or city sales taxes. It also takes into account regions without taxes within states that do have tax.
Hidden Jetpack dependency and blocked for “regulated” stores
Nowhere in the description does it say the plugin depends on Jetpack, yet support informed me that it uses Jetpack’s backend services. That means I’m forced to follow Jetpack’s terms even though Jetpa
Yay for No Jetpack
Title says all. Thanks for removing this dependency. Its the best change we’ve all been waiting for.
Smart GST Calculator Reviews
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